as in fear
a strong feeling of being worried or nervous
a film about teenage angst
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Recent Examples of angst
Writing this article has left me with a bit of angst.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
After a whole lot of angst and self-exploration.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
April 15 is a day of angst for Americans who procrastinate on filing their income taxes, but in baseball, this is a day to celebrate and embrace.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the most prominent hitmakers of the era were Human League — one of the few bands to endure for more than four decades without massive fights, angst and breakups.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
After a whole lot of angst and self-exploration.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
April 15 is a day of angst for Americans who procrastinate on filing their income taxes, but in baseball, this is a day to celebrate and embrace.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the most prominent hitmakers of the era were Human League — one of the few bands to endure for more than four decades without massive fights, angst and breakups.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angst
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And though Fanny released their albums in a post-Stonewall environment, the band’s gay members felt pressured to remain in the closet for fear of losing their record deal or the support of their fans.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
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Lane harrowingly captures the paralyzing fear of being ordinary, while Metcalf will overwhelm you with the sheer emotion of her performance as Willy’s fiercely loyal wife, Linda.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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While there have been no reports of illness, authorities urge people to contact a health care provider for any concerns.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the HHS, which oversees the FDA, said the studies were pulled over concerns about their conclusions.—
Padmanabhan Ananthan,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The next, everyone is discussing climate anxiety among urban houseplants.—
Larry Clifton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Typically found at gas stations and smoke shops, kratom and its synthetic version, known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH, have been marketed as an over-the-counter aid for pain, anxiety and drug dependence.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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At the macro scale of society, loss of control seems like a legitimate reason for worry.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Their worry is that investors are treating this economic moment — physical supply disruptions, geopolitical fracturing, tariff whiplash — like the liquidity crises of the past, which were solvable with government cash.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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But as the night wore on, that belief turned into tension.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Strong said improving basic conditions would help address the health of inmates and reduce tensions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Yet, Seth and Bynum are skeptical of Herold, whose torment and anguish cloaks him better than his long grey coat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Saunas and steam rooms use heat to improve circulation, support muscle recovery, and reduce stress.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 May 2026
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That creates a lot of stress for customers and our stylists.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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That last sentence comes out choked with anguish, his voice breaking on the final word.—
Amy Driscoll,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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The $10 million in noneconomic damages was for issues including pain and suffering and mental anguish.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Angst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angst. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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